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ALOHA WAGON

2023 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ALOHA WAGON has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 8, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 25, 2025, recorded 7 infractions.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2025. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 15, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO COOLERS WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS NEAR THE GRILL AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.13: OBSERVED FOUR INSECT STICKY TRAPS IMPRORERLY STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, SHELVES WITH FOOD ITEMS, AND NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED INSECT STICKY TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 4-901.12: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE EDGE OF A CRATE WITH WHOLE ONIONS ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWAHSING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. IN ORDER TO OPERATE, FOOD HANDLER MUST USE SCREWDRIVER TO TURN ON HOT WATER AT MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 4-202.18: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPOPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN. FOUND CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 79.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $35 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPOPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE TWO COOLERS. IN COOLER #1 FOUND: TWO CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN (52.2F-52.8F), FISH 52.0F-52.2F), STEAK (49.6F), PACKAGES OF TOFU (52.3F), EGGS (52.0F), CHEESE (52.1F). IN COOLER #2 FOUND: PORK (52.0F), TWO CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN (51.0F-51.6F), STEAK (53.0F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 36LBS AT $166 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TWO REFRIGERATORS AT 52F-54.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. TWO HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON BOTH UNITS THE DAY OF THE INSPECTION. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPH, REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED TWO COOLERS WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS NEAR THE GRILL AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FOUR INSECT STICKY TRAPS IMPRORERLY STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, SHELVES WITH FOOD ITEMS, AND NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED INSECT STICKY TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE EDGE OF A CRATE WITH WHOLE ONIONS ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWAHSING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. IN ORDER TO OPERATE, FOOD HANDLER MUST USE SCREWDRIVER TO TURN ON HOT WATER AT MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/15/2024, REPORT # 2607510 #51: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. #55: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE. #56: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE ICE MAKER AREA LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A CAP.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR, REACH IN FREEZER AND IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF/EQUIPMENT LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AS EQUIPMENT LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING AND UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  6. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR, REACH IN FREEZER AND IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.112 OBSERVED A SOILED INSECT GLUE BOARD WITH DEAD INSECTS ON IT LOCATED ON THE STAIRS GOING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A ADEQUATE INSECT TRAP.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF/EQUIPMENT LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AS EQUIPMENT LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING AND UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ITEMS STORE DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND AND OLD EQUIPMENT (NON FUNCTIONAL) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, OLD EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11 OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH DIM LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE TOILET TANK COVER BROKEN ON THE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

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